A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3789177 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3791082 epoch_slot_no: 11082 block_no: 3789000 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1540 time: 2020-02-18 11:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78a64b9124405550a1d8c509900724cbb6d321d2810a2f14611aa69565a14e2fBlock Operator
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